Is Beaver Lake Safe for Swimming?
Beaver Lake in Alger County, Michigan has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 14.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 7.8 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 39 ft |
| Location | Alger County, Michigan |
How does Beaver Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Beaver Lake matches or beats the Michigan state average. It ranks #7 of 8 lakes in Alger County on nutrient and algae readings.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 14.5 feet. That counts as exceptional clarity — sunlight penetrates deep, supporting submerged plants and limiting algae.
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